Tag Archives: Stina

Charity fundraising tasting

During Cov*d, I offered a wine tasting with paired hors d’oeuvres to a local Rotary Club fundraiser for the Victoria Hospice Society in the memory of my father-in-law, Ken, who spent his last days there. Of course, because of Cov*d, … Continue reading

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Red Cuvée, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 13% abv, C$20++

Put this Dalmatian gateway wine on your to drink list and get ready to visit your nearest BC liquor store. Those are words you should rarely  – if ever – expect me to write (the BCLB part).  But, I would … Continue reading

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Posip, Stina, Dalmatia, Croatia, 2013, 13.5% abv., C$40++

Straight from a land where they’ve been making wine for over 2,500 years comes this Croatian treat to Canada’s west coast.  Its been a challenge for them, but all British Columbians owe a debt of thanks to North Vancouver’s independent … Continue reading

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